Lead Performer: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) – Richland, WA
FY16 DOE Funding: $2,356,569
Project Term: Current – December 31, 2016
Funding Type: Direct Lab Funding

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The DOE Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) supports energy efficiency in buildings through the development and implementation of national model codes for residential and commercial buildings. PNNL provides technical assistance to states and localities working to improve energy code compliance by analyzing compiance data, and in developing educational materials and other resources to support compliance and enforcement efforts. In addition, PNNL develops the REScheck and COMcheck™ software, which is used by designers, builders, and building officials across the nation to verify and document energy code compliance. 

PROJECT IMPACT

Building energy codes establish energy conservation requirements for residential and commercial buildings, and represent an opportunity to incorporate proven energy-efficient technologies into standard design and construction practices. The United States has realized significant energy savings through building energy codes, with today’s model codes enabling new buildings to use 30% less energy than codes that were in place just 10 years ago. Since program conception (1992–2012), DOE Building Energy Codes Program activities have contributed to an estimated 4 quads of cumulative primary energy savings and cost savings to consumers of more than $44 billion. This project helps to ensure compliance with building energy codes, which is key to realizing the intended savings and environmental benefits. 

CONTACTS

DOE Technology Manager: Jeremy Williams
Lead Performer: Bing Liu, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

RELATED PUBLICATIONS

https://www.energycodes.gov/compliance